First two days
Hello 73 students and student families,
Well we have two days under our belt and what a busy two days it has been! I think we are all collapsing into some very big sleeps and the end of the day haha! I will be posting an official "TWAS" (This Week At School) this Friday, which will give you a detailed look at our week one journey. TWAS is co-created with the students, and outlines our activities throughout the week. Aside from sharing what our days at school look like, it is also intended to create a bridge between school and home life, initiating conversations about the topics and themes we explore in class. I welcome comments, as it would be fun to share them, and differing perspectives, with the class.
Aside from TWAS I will be posting spelling words each week. This is not intended to add extra work to your busy schedules. It is only there for a little extra spelling practice if you have the time and the interest. The children will be working with the words at school, throughout the week, so home practice should really just be for fun and to provide them with an opportunity to show off their skills to you.
I will also post events, as they arise, on the blog, but will email important information as well. I am undecided as per posting pictures on the blog . . . I am happy to do so if you, the parent community, is comfortable with your child's picture being posted. Please email or give me a ring with your thoughts about picture postings (or anything else you would like to chat about; I love to hear from parents).
I have to say that it has been an absolute pleasure starting the year off with your fantastic children. What a loving, kind and thoughtful group they are already proving to be. Their energy is brilliant, and they are all working so hard as they get used to this new school-year schedule. I welcome you to join us anytime; the children adore having parent/family volunteers in the learning space, as do I. I would also like to start a story sharing program where we have diverse guest readers talk about the importance of literacy in their lives, and possibly share a short favourite (calling all fathers, uncles, big brothers and grandpas to get that male voice in as well), but more to come on that later. If you haven't already filled out a volunteer form and think that there is any chance that you might be able to volunteer, even for a mini visit, please let me know and I will send a form home.
I thank you so very much for all of your support, and for sharing these wonderful little people with me.
Mrs. McArthur
Well we have two days under our belt and what a busy two days it has been! I think we are all collapsing into some very big sleeps and the end of the day haha! I will be posting an official "TWAS" (This Week At School) this Friday, which will give you a detailed look at our week one journey. TWAS is co-created with the students, and outlines our activities throughout the week. Aside from sharing what our days at school look like, it is also intended to create a bridge between school and home life, initiating conversations about the topics and themes we explore in class. I welcome comments, as it would be fun to share them, and differing perspectives, with the class.
Aside from TWAS I will be posting spelling words each week. This is not intended to add extra work to your busy schedules. It is only there for a little extra spelling practice if you have the time and the interest. The children will be working with the words at school, throughout the week, so home practice should really just be for fun and to provide them with an opportunity to show off their skills to you.
I will also post events, as they arise, on the blog, but will email important information as well. I am undecided as per posting pictures on the blog . . . I am happy to do so if you, the parent community, is comfortable with your child's picture being posted. Please email or give me a ring with your thoughts about picture postings (or anything else you would like to chat about; I love to hear from parents).
I have to say that it has been an absolute pleasure starting the year off with your fantastic children. What a loving, kind and thoughtful group they are already proving to be. Their energy is brilliant, and they are all working so hard as they get used to this new school-year schedule. I welcome you to join us anytime; the children adore having parent/family volunteers in the learning space, as do I. I would also like to start a story sharing program where we have diverse guest readers talk about the importance of literacy in their lives, and possibly share a short favourite (calling all fathers, uncles, big brothers and grandpas to get that male voice in as well), but more to come on that later. If you haven't already filled out a volunteer form and think that there is any chance that you might be able to volunteer, even for a mini visit, please let me know and I will send a form home.
I thank you so very much for all of your support, and for sharing these wonderful little people with me.
Mrs. McArthur
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